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Mathew Ray Lindeberg passed away at the age of 29 on October 1, 2021 in a single vehicle crash just north of Lindstrom, Minnesota. Matthew was born on October 3, 1991 to Ronald Lindeberg and Angela Butschun. A natural athlete from birth, Matt learned to swim and water ski before the age of 2. He was a very gifted dirt bike rider taking 1st place in his first race at the age of 7. Matt would achieve success winning several state championships throughout his District 23 Enduro and...

Arthur “Wes” E. Weston, age 90, of Hugo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2021.  He is preceded in death by parents, Frank and Leafy Weston; son, Ken; siblings, Lauren Weston, Doris Kunkel, Earl C. Weston, Allen Weston.  Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Virginia “Jo”; daughter, Michelle (Kim); grandchildren, Avery and Evan; brothers, Norman (Sandra), Leonard (Janice); many nieces and nephews; other family members and...

Dale Leonard Riebe, age 63, of Linwood, Minnesota, passed away on October 11, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.  He is preceded in death by parents Merrill and Joan; uncle, Wayne; aunts, Ruby, Florence; and best friend, Duane.  Survived by son, Tyler; siblings, Bonnie, Darrell, Betty; nephews, Chris, Brandon; niece, Tiffany, Emily, Sam; cousins, Denise, Terry, Kathy; other family members and friends. 

John Hardin Lund, 74, passed away on September 28, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. John married the love of his life, Debbie Klenzendorf, on October 14th, 1966 at Faith Lutheran Church. They had two sons, Wally and Wyatt. John and Debbie loved to travel the Southwest. They wintered in Mesa, AZ for many years before Debbie lost her long battle with breast cancer in 2014. After Debbie's passing, John became close with Rita Kramer. They enjoyed a few years...

Gary Chase, age 70, passed away on October, 7, 2021.  He was born in Omaha, NE. He attended Omaha South High School, graduated from UNO, and lived the last 28 years in Hugo, MN. Preceded in death by mother, Lillian Chase; father, Joesph Chase, and brother, Alan. Survived by wife, Verna (Schwartz), son, Jeff Chase (Jen Cain); daughters, Jeni Chase (Rebecca Holcomb), Ashley Jensen (Tom), Alesha Blom (Scott); grandchildren, Brianna, Barron, Madilyn, Caden, Natalie.  There will be a...

  Joyce Engstrom, age 83, of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, died peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021 after a long journey.  She enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, crocheting, camping on the North Shore with family and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Watson and Virginia Hughes.  She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband of 62 years, Larry; devoted children, Mike, Linda (Duke) Schultz, Mark (Evelyn Holmes), Steve (Lori Thomas), Laura (John)...

  Wayne Larson, husband, father, grandfather, friend, cardplayer, traveler, builder, and faith-filled community member, died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his home in Leesburg, Florida, from complications of ALS. He was 84.  Faith and family were the cornerstones of Wayne’s life. The youngest of three children born to Carl and Mildred Larson, Wayne grew up with his sisters, Elaine and Audrey, on St. Paul’s East Side, where he made lifelong friends. Because of the...

  Janet T. Schmuck, age 80, formerly of North Branch and Lino Lakes, Minnesota, died peacefully Wednesday, September 29, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her father, Anton Gustav “Gus” Johnson; mother, Otelia Anne “Ethel” Waldoch Johnson; brother, Richard Johnson; sister-in-law, Elenor Johnson; many uncles, aunts, brothers- and sisters-in-law, cousins, friends and beloved pets.  She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her including...

Louis Dent born September 25, 1932 in Clarissa, MN, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Louis S. Dent Sr., and Lillie M (Larson) Dent; siblings, Glenn Dent, and Laura (Dent) Riedel. Survived by wife of 68 years, Darlene; children, Teresa (Mike), Julie, Ingrid (Mark), Marie, Jeffrey (Beverly); siblings, Lloyd Dent, Elaine (Dent), Clementson; seventeen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandson. A visitation will be held...

Age 71, of St. Paul Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on September 10, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Philip P. Byrne and Bernice M. Byrne. Survived by his sister Phyllis Reed and husband Pat; stepson Mark Kujala and wife Stephanie and his devoted partner, Jamnong Chabphimai, residing in Thailand.  Tony grew up in the Como area and attended Cretin High School graduate of '68.  He was an outstanding athlete in all sports, he played...